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Pistachio

#A0BD0F

Pistachio is a neutral medium color with the hex code #A0BD0F. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 160, 189, 15 in digital design or CMYK 15%, 0%, 92%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pistachio color values

HEX
#A0BD0F
RGB
160, 189, 15
HSL
70°, 85%, 40%
CMYK
15, 0, 92, 26

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pistachio sits at 70° on the color wheel with 85% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 85%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Pistachio is rendered as rgb(160, 189, 15), where the green channel leads at 189, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Pistachio translates to a CMYK breakdown of 15C 0M 92Y 26K. With a moderate key (26%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Pistachio

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A0BD0F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 160, 189, 15;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#A0BD0F',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 15%
M: 0%
Y: 92%
K: 26%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(160, 189, 15)
rgba(160, 189, 15, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

17 brand s with colors near 70° on the color wheel

Robinhood logo
Robinhood
Linktree logo
Linktree
Zendesk logo
Zendesk
Microsoft logo
Microsoft

Frequently asked questions

What color is #A0BD0F?
#A0BD0F is Pistachio, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 160, 189, 15. It has a hue of 70°, 85% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #A0BD0F?
The RGB color code for #A0BD0F is rgb(160, 189, 15). This means it contains 160 red, 189 green, and 15 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pistachio a warm or cool color?
Pistachio (#A0BD0F) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #A0BD0F in CSS?
You can use #A0BD0F in CSS with: background-color: #A0BD0F; or color: #A0BD0F; or as an RGB value: rgb(160, 189, 15). For print design, use CMYK: 15%, 0%, 92%, 26%.

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